Dialectical Behaviour Therapy: Key DBT Skills for Helping Clients with Emotion Regulation
An introduction to Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) and some of its key components. Develop an understanding of DBT skills and how they may be used in their daily practice with clients.
Description
Aim
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a treatment based on an overarching concept of emotion dysregulation as the underlying reason for a client’s struggles in life. It has a cognitive behavioural therapy basis but with the incorporation of principles of dialectics and mindfulness. It has been effective in treating people with a wide range of disorders across a range of population and age groups. The aim of this workshop is to introduce DBT and its key components with an emphasis on the skills that DBT teaches.
Overview and Learning Intentions
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Introduction to the DBT model and how this might influence your view of your clients
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Understand tolerance and emotion regulation skills
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Consider how you use validation with your clients
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Explore mindfulness as discussed in DBT
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Learn key skills to try with clients
Keeping it Real | Kia Pono te Tika
1. Working alongside tāngata whaiora
7. Maintaining learning and kamahi wellbeing
Facilitated by Jess Caldwell
MSc(Hons), BSc(Psych), PGDip. Child&Family Psych
Jess is an experienced child and family psychologist working with children, young people, and their families in community mental health settings. Currently working for Child, Adolescent and Family Community Services at Te Whatu Ora – Waitaha (formerly CDHB), she is skilled in supporting children and adolescents across a range of difficulties including helping adolescents with chronic suicidal and self-harm behaviour.
Workshop Type: Introductory | Workshop Level: Five | Catering: Refreshments and light lunch provided
What Participants Have Said
“The activities were helpful as they allowed us to experience what it is like to be in a client's shoes. I also found the way the facilitator explained concepts in a creative way to be helpful- such as the drawing of how one drop can overfill someone's cup because of everything else in it. These are tools I can use with clients going forward.”
- December 2024
“A good overview of DBT skills and underlying theory. I particularly liked the practice exercises in sessions demonstrating some different skills (e.g. mindfulness), and examples of how to apply skills practically.”
- January 2024
“The material was really well adapted to the goals of the students. Even though I have done DBT training before - this was still engaging, interesting, and relevant. So valuable!”
- March 2023
Terms and Conditions
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Cancellations made up to 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee.
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Cancellations (or non-attendance) made 10 working days or less will not be refunded and the full workshop fee will be charged.
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No fee applies if you are able to find a replacement participant.
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MHERC reserves the right to cancel a workshop at any time due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations.
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Only one person may view a webinar session per registration.
Please read our full Terms and Conditions before registering.